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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,822.38, 356,545.37 and 117,794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,822.38, 356,545.37 and 117,794.35 is: 176,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,822.38 : 356,545.37 = 117,794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,822.38/356,545.37 = 117,794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,822.38x = 356,545.37 × 117,794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,822.38x = 41,999,030,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,999,030,104.66/237,822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,598.31

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